Anantnag Cop Killing Triggers Massive Kashmir Crackdown: Thousands Detained, Houses Demolished as Omar Abdullah Warns Against ‘Collective Punishment’ By: Javid Amin | 25 July 2026 Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed in a targeted attack in Anantnag; security agencies launch sweeping operations while political leaders warn against alienating civilians The killing of a Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable in a targeted attack in Anantnag has triggered one of the most extensive security crackdowns in Kashmir in recent months, with thousands of people reportedly detained for questioning and the…
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Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Statehood Protest, Triggering Political Debate Over Broad Outreach
Mirwaiz Backs NC’s Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood, Political Debate Intensifies Over Broad Outreach By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference’s (NC) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi has taken on a new political dimension after Mirwaiz Umar Farooq publicly expressed support for the campaign demanding the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Mirwaiz described the demand for statehood as a “people’s cause”, welcoming the initiative to raise the issue at the national level. His endorsement has, however, triggered a wider political debate, with…
Read MoreNational Conference Clarifies Mirwaiz Invitation for Delhi Protest, Says Statehood Restoration Remains Sole Agenda
NC Clarifies Mirwaiz Invitation, Says Delhi Protest Is Solely About J&K Statehood By: Javid Amin | 10 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has sought to clarify its decision to invite Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to its upcoming protest in New Delhi, saying the invitation should not be interpreted as a political endorsement but as part of a broader outreach to civil society and influential public voices. The clarification comes after the invitation triggered political reactions across Jammu and Kashmir, with rival parties questioning the party’s decision and accusing it of…
Read MoreNational Conference Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood
NC Invites Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Grand Mufti and 52 Leaders for Jantar Mantar Protest on J&K Statehood By: News Desk | 09 July 2026 The National Conference (NC) has significantly expanded its campaign for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood by inviting 52 political, religious and civil society leaders from across the country to participate in its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Among the prominent invitees are Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and Jammu and Kashmir Grand…
Read MoreMirwaiz Umar Farooq Opposes Book Bans, Says Democracy Thrives on Debate, Not Censorship
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Criticizes Book Bans, Says Democracy Cannot Flourish Where Ideas Are Suppressed By: News Desk | 07 July 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has spoken out against restrictions on books and ideas, arguing that censorship is inconsistent with democratic principles and that healthy societies advance through open debate rather than the suppression of intellectual thought. His remarks come amid continuing discussions in Jammu and Kashmir over restrictions on certain books and educational material, a subject that has generated differing views among political leaders, educators and civil…
Read MoreOmar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Reiterates ‘No Talks Until Terror Ends’: Kashmir’s Political Divide Deepens
Omar Abdullah Backs India–Pakistan Dialogue as BJP Stands Firm on Terror; Kashmir’s Political Debate Intensifies By: News Desk | 03 July 2026 The debate over whether India should reopen dialogue with Pakistan has once again become a major political issue, with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah openly supporting renewed engagement while the BJP has reiterated that no meaningful talks are possible unless Pakistan first ends cross-border terrorism. The discussion has gained momentum after a joint appeal signed by 117 eminent citizens from India and Pakistan urged Prime Minister…
Read MoreMirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges India and Pakistan to Resume Dialogue, Says Peace Can Only Come Through Talks
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Fresh India-Pakistan Dialogue, Says Peace Cannot Be Achieved Through Confrontation By: News Desk | 30 June 2026 Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has renewed his appeal for India and Pakistan to resume diplomatic engagement, saying that dialogue remains the only viable path to achieving lasting peace in South Asia. Speaking in Srinagar, the Mirwaiz urged the leadership of both countries to move beyond confrontation and revive meaningful negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and addressing long-standing issues, including Kashmir. His remarks come at a time…
Read MoreMehbooba Mufti Condemns Mirwaiz House Arrest on Eid as Jamia Masjid Remains Shut for 8th Consecutive Year
Mehbooba Mufti Slams Mirwaiz House Arrest on Eid 2026 as Jamia Masjid Remains Closed for 8th Year By: Javid Amin | 27 May 2026 PDP Chief Says Restrictions on Eid Prayers Have “Become a Custom” in Kashmir On Eid-ul-Adha 2026, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti sharply criticised the administration for placing Kashmir’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest and preventing him from offering Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The remarks came after authorities allegedly stopped the Mirwaiz from…
Read MoreMirwaiz Umar Farooq Calls for Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Become Centres of Social Reform in Kashmir
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Urges Masjids, Khanqahs and Imambaras to Lead Social Reform in Kashmir By: Javid Amin | 17 May 2026 Kashmir’s Chief Cleric Urges Religious Institutions to Lead Moral Revival, Unity and Community Responsibility Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for Kashmir’s masjids, khanqahs, and imambaras to move beyond the limited role of ritual worship and re-emerge as institutions of social reform, ethical guidance, and community unity. In a significant message carrying both spiritual and socio-political undertones, the chief cleric emphasized that religious spaces must actively address the growing moral…
Read MoreNational Conference Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir Soon, Attacks BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule
NC Promises Liquor Ban in Kashmir “Very Soon,” Targets BJP Over ‘Silence’ During LG Rule By: Javid Amin | 16 May 2026 Tanvir Sadiq Says Only National Conference Will Implement Prohibition; BJP, PDP, Apni Party and Hurriyat Intensify Pressure Over Alcohol Policy The debate over liquor prohibition in Jammu and Kashmir has escalated into a major political flashpoint after the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) announced that a ban on alcohol in Kashmir would be implemented “very soon.” Senior NC leader and MLA Tanvir Sadiq declared that prohibition would…
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